BM Stuff Flashcards
Size of line: What is small stuff?
Up to 1.5” circumference
Line size: What is line?
1.5” to 5” circumference
Line size: What is hawser?
Over 5” circumference
What are natural lines?
Manila
Sisal
Hemp
Cotton
What is synthetic line?
Nylon
Polyester
Dacron
How much tucks for 3 strand natural fiber lines?
Minimum 3
How much tucks for 3 strand synthetic line?
4 or more
Number of wraps for permanent whipping
15 to 20 wraps
What is a crown knot used for?
Prevent and unwhipped line from unlaying
When approaching a vessel what angle should you approach
15° to 30°
When mooring with an off-dock wind what angle should you use?
45° or more
When mooring with on-dock wind how should you approach?
Parallel with intended berth
What is variation?
Angular difference between true and magnetic north
What is deviation?
The amount of deflection influenced by a vessel and its electronics on the compass
What is the deviation table increments?
15°
What is an unbalanced rudder?
Blade entirely aft of the rudder post
What is a balanced rudder?
Blade about halfway forward and half aft of rudder post
What is a semi-balanced rudder?
More than half of the blade aft of the rudder post
What is ALMIS EAL date format?
MM/DD/YYYY
What is black lettering in AOPS/TMT?
Initial qual/ working on qual
What is the color for Awaiting CO approval in TMT initial qualification?
Purple
What color is awaiting member acknowledgement TMT initial qualification?
Red
What is the date format in TMT?
DDMMMYYYY
What side do you deploy a drogue?
Opposite the side where the rudder is jammed
How many people are required for annual firearm verification?
3
What percentage of firearms does FORCECOM need to maintain?
10% within their AOR
Who is WPO when there are 3 or fewer officers on a cutter?
Designated E6 or above unless assigned to a GM
Who is WPO when there are 3 or fewer officers ashore?
E5 or above unless assigned to a GM or ME
How long does a WO/WPO must hold their position?
For at least 1 year
How far offshore do you need to be to have a GUNNEX for .50 cal?
5NM from public drinking water intakes
What is the maneuvering zone for towing?
90° arc (45° forward and 45° aft
Who is responsible for duplicate keys for other spaces?
XO/XPO
Who designates OBTT?
CO
On a compass rose the outer ring is considered _____ north.
True
On a compass rose the inner ring is considered _____ north
Magnetic
How long do you keep Unit Training Plans?
2 years
Damage to internal natural fibers occurs when a line under strain exceeds ___% of its breaking strength.
75%
Polypropylene in direct sunlight can loose up to ___% of its strength.
40%
Rust stains can lower line strength by ___%
40%
A working or service anchor should have the holding power to equal to approximately ___% of the boats displacement.
6%
Lead paint shall contain no more than ____% lead by weight
0.009%
Where should you perform abrasive blasting?
Inside a temporary structure
Run off from water jetting must be?
Contained before releasing
What is the storage life for 2 part epoxy paint stored in ambient temperature conditions?
10 years
What is the shelf life for water and oil based paints stored at ambient conditions?
3-5 years
True or false: Previously opened cans of water or oils based paints are usually not suitable if stored for longer than one year?
True
Previously opened cans of unmixed 2 part epoxy paints will still be in good condition after how many years?
3-4 years
When should you repaint interior surfaces?
Once every 3 years
Non skid surfaces used for weather decks should provide how many years of service?
3-6 years
General purpose property is defined as property that has a normal life expectancy of more than?
2 years
Ships work force is authorized to spot repair flight decks up to how many square feet?
50 sq ft
Anchors stowed in the hawse what’ll be what color?
Same as hull
Anchors stowed against the hulk shall be what color?
White
Anchors stowed on deck shall be what color?
Spar
Anchor systems consisting of lightweight aluminum anchors shall be what color?
Not painted
Anchor chain will be painted what color?
Black with the exception of the depth markings
All of the links in the next to last inboard shot shall be painted what color?
Yellow
All of the links in the last onboard shot shall be painted what color?
Red
Surfman limitations on MLB
30ft seas
50kts of wind
20ft surf
When should your OIC application be submitted?
1 year before desired assignment
Where is the primary location for individual training records?
TMT and DA
The Unit Training Board shall at a minimum include who?
XO/XPO, TO/TPO, Department heads, corpsman, damage control assistant, education service officer
Who approves Unit Training Plans?
CO/OIC
Who serves as chairman of the Unit Training Board?
XO/XPO
Who appoints department/division training petty officers?
Department head/ Division Chief
What are elements to a Unit Training Plan?
Formal schools, Mandated Training, Individual Qualification Programs, Drills and Exercises, professional development
How long do you have to complete the Indoctrination Program?
2 weeks
Who appoints OBTT team leaders?
XO/XPO
Who certifies OBTTs?
CO/OIC
Who is responsible for OIC review board procedures?
Commandant (CG-731)
BMs must be certified by ______ pre-board for OIC
District/Sector
Who completes BMs review board for OIC?
Area/District
When may BM1s schedule for a review board?
2 years time in grade or 12 consecutive months as XPO
Members who have had their certification removed for cause must wait how long to be eligible for recertification?
Minimum 2 years
When can you appear before a OIC review board?
Every April and October
For OIC review boards what must the board president be?
Senior officer with prior command experience
OIC Candidates shall not have a unsatisfactory mark in conduct in the last how many years?
4 years
Pre-board will provide a list of qualified candidates to the appropriate area/district OIC review board NLT___ days.
30 days
How big is the earths circumference?
21,600 NM
1° equals?
60 minutes
1’ (minute) equals?
60 seconds
Circles on the surface of the earth moving from the equator to the north or south poles are called?
Latitude
A great circle formed by a plane, which cuts through the earths axis and its poles.
Meridians of longitude
Where does the prime meridian pass through?
Greenwich, England
The 180th meridian is called what?
International date line
On a ______ projection, the lines of longitude are straight with verified lines equal distance apart at all latitudes.
Mercator
A ____ line is an imaginary line that intersects all meridians at the same angle.
Rhumb line
A ______ projection aids in long distance navigation by allowing navigators to use great circle courses
Gnomonic projection
The outer ring on the compass rose represents?
True north
The inner ring on a compass rose represents?
Magnetic north
What is the scale for sailing charts?
1:600,000 and smaller
General chart scales are what size?
Between 1:150,000 and 1:600,000
Costal chart scales are what size?
1:50,000 to 1:150,000
Harbor chart scales are what size?
1:50,000 or larger
Small craft charts are what scale?
1:40,000 and larger
What color is used on charts to easily read under red light?
Magenta
Slanted lettering on charts are used to represent what?
Tidal change
What is the formula for time, speed, and distance?
60 D=S x T
Property that has a normal life expectancy of more than 2 years is what kind of property?
General Purpose Property
Who approves training plans?
CO
Who serves as chairman of Unit Training Board?
XO
Who approves all certifications in TMT?
CO
Who establishes and administers the Indoctrination Program?
XO
Who designates the Unit Training Petty Officer?
CO/OIC
Who appoints training officers?
XO
The final score of a drill is based on?
The last drill. Not the average of all drills
Blue name color coding in TMT is?
Uncertified
What is the pink name color coding in TMT?
Certified
What is green name color coding in TMT?
Interim certified
In TMT, Boat Crew Status Reports with “Blue” text indicates?
Member is certified in one of the competency
When should prerequisites for “C” school be completed?
At the time of submission
If prerequisites are not met before “C” school orders can be cancelled as much as ________
2 weeks out
Prerequisite waivers should be submitted no fewer than?
10 business days from course convening
Who is responsible for the plan of the day/ week?
XO/XPO
Who is usually the training petty officer?
E-6 or above
What qualification shall the Unit training petty officer maintain?
Coxswain and Boarding Officer
Who is in the training board membership?
XO/XPO
All Department Heads
Training Petty Officer
What form is the Unit Training Plan?
CG-5293
Who shall ensure Designated trainers possess the appropriate level of certification?
CO/OIC
Can members in-training participate in boat operations or other related operations activities?
Yes
Can a trainee be used as a substitute for a certified member?
No
Time slots for scheduled drills, exercises, all hands training, and departmental/division training are all elements of?
Training schedule
Who prepares The Unit Training Plan Form CG-5293?
Training Board
Assistant Training Petty Officer shall be what rank?
E-4
Smaller units assigning an E-5 as a TPO shall notify?
Office of Boat Forces (CG-731)
Requests for Mobile Training Teams should be sent by email to FC-T and the Office of Boat Forces at least how many days prior to desired training day?
60
What is the table formatted administrative tool used to establish resident training options available to stations ANT’s based on position?
Master Training List (MTLs)
(One time training requirement) All personnel assigned into billets marked with boat crew competencies shall attend Underwater Egress course within?
12 months
When shall members attend Command Cadre course?
Prior to reporting or within 6 months of being in a Command Cadre position
Back to back Command Cadre tours for personnel who have not completed the course within the last ___ years shall attend.
5
Who reviews prerequisite waivers?
Commandant (CG-731), FC-T, and the resident schoolhouse
Who submits Electronic Training Requests for personnel?
TPO
Who has Electronic Training Request release authority?
XO/XPO
True or False: Each trainee shall have an assigned instructor?
True
True or False: A trainee and their instructor should be in the same duty section?
True
Prior to training for advanced crew positions, the trainee shall be previously certified in?
The next lower crew position
____ are those standards required for an individual to perform the duties of the assigned competency or duty section.
PQS
Who is allowed to sign PQS?
Members who are currently certified and designated by CO/OIC
What shall be in place if there is no prescribed Coast Guard PQS?
Job Qualification Requirements (JQR)
_____ is to assess a trainees knowledge and capability to perform in a specific competency following the successful completion of the associated PQS.
Qualification Examining Board (QEBs)
The PT test should take no more than?
30 minutes between each section
Who has the authority and responsibility to certify unit personnel to operate unit facilities?
CO/OIC
Who may process CO approval in TMT in the absence of a station CO/OIC?
The acting CO/OIC (usually XO/XPO)
Deferments lasting more than ___ days require command level documentation.
60
Who do you request a permanent deferment from?
Commandant (CG-731) via Operational Commander
The CO/OIC has how long to certify after reporting to the unit?
1 year
When failure to meet currencies, who does AOPS/TMT notify?
CO/OIC
Who can override the decertification?
The Unit Commander
What is the currency cycle?
01JAN-30JUN and 01JUL-31DEC
When would members not have to complete the minimum proficiency requirements for the currency cycle?
After April 1st or after October 1st
What is the airspeed of the MH-65 Dolphin?
175 knots
What is the max endurance of the MH-65 Dolphin?
3 hours
What is the hoist capacity of the MH-65 Dolphin?
600 pounds and the external cargo sling limit is 2000 pounds
How many passengers can the MH-65 Dolphin carry?
2 pilots, 1 crew, 1 rescue swimmer
And 4 passengers or survivors
What is the maximum speed for MH-60 Jayhawk?
180 knots
What is the maximum endurance for the MH-60 Jayhawk?
6 hours
What is the hoist capacity for the MH-60 Jayhawk?
600 pounds and the external cargo sling limit is 6000 pounds
How many passengers can a MH-60 hold?
2 pilots, 2 crew, rescue swimmer, and 6 additional passengers
How heavy is the ballast weight for a stokes litter?
5 pounds
How long will a dewatering pump run under load on 1 gallon of fuel?
4-5 hours
What is the OIC pre-board form?
CG-5113
What is the deviation table form?
CG-2596
How often do update a deviation table?
Annually
Do you need a deviation table for electronic heading sensor?
No
When choosing ranges for compass swing it must be suitible for steering on with accuracy at a distance of?
1/2 mile
When do magnetic compasses need to be calibrated by a professional compass adjuster?
If the deviation exceeds 5°
What do disabling discrepancies do to a boat?
Make a boat Not Mission Capable (NMC)
Who has final authority to allow the boat to transit back to home port?
CO/OIC
If a disabling or restrictive discrepancy is discovered dockside can the boat get underway?
No unless it is fully repaired or corrected
What do restrictive discrepancies do to a boat?
Restricts the operation of the boat such that is can perform some, but not all missions safely.
When shall restrictive discrepancies be reported to the Operational Commander?
Within 4 hours of asset status change
Asset status: Asset capable of getting underway and performing all missions
Fully Mission Capable (FMC)
Assets status: Restricts the operation of the asset such that is can perform some, but not all missions, and a waiver has been granted
Partially Mission Capable (PMC)
Asset status: Shall not get underway to conduct any operations or training
Not Mission Capable (NMC)
NMC(S) stands for?
Supply
NMC(M) stands for?
Maintenance
NMC(D) stands for?
Depot maintenance
NMC(L) stands for?
Lay-up
What song do you play for POTUS?
Hail to the Chief
What song do you play for the Vice President?
Hail Columbia
When is it required to render special honors and ceremonies?
Official Visit
How many sideboys for the CG Commandant and Vice Commandant?
8
How many sideboys for Rear Admiral and Real Admiral Lower Half?
6
How many sideboys for 0-5 and 0-6?
4
How many side boys for 0-1 to 0-4?
2
CWOs are billeted as what rank?
W-4
How many steps are in Operational Risk Management?
5 steps
What are the 5 steps to the ORM?
Identify hazards Assess hazards Develop Controls Implement controls Supervise/ Evaluate
What color is Initial Qual process completed in TMT initial qualification?
Blue
How many turns on a temporary whipping?
Enough to equal the diameter of the line
How many wraps for a permanent whipping?
15-20
How many tucks for a crown knot?
3
How effective should a storm anchor be?
150-200% as effective as the service anchor
What is the length of 1 shot of anchor chain?
90ft or 15 fathoms
That is the color order of shots on anchor chain?
Red, white, blue
Formula to convert °F to °C
°F -32
Multiply by 5
Divide by 9
(212°F -32)= 180
180 X 5= 900
900/9= 100°C
Formula to convert °C to °F
°C X 9
Divide by 5
Add 32
100°C X 9= 900
900/5=180
180 + 32= 212°F
The stokes litter will float face up at what degree angle?
45°
Stokes litter strap order?
Grey Red Blue Green Black
How many types of helicopter delivery?
3
Direct
In-direct
Trail-line
How many personnel for a Periodic Lot Report?
2
How many people for annual verification of firearms
3 people
Safe tow speed formula?
S= Max tow speed Ss= Max Safe tow speed Lw= Square root of length at waterline
S (max safe tow speed)= 1.34 x Lw
Ss (Max safe tow speed)= S - (10% x S)
Who does the Senior Enlisted Reserve Advisor (SERA) report to?
CO/OIC
Who does the Reserve Training Petty Officer (RTPO) report to?
Senior Enlisted Reserve Advisor (SERA)
Heavy Weather Coxswain limitations?
20FT seas, 50KTS sustained winds, 8FT surf
Paint chips and dust are considered _____ under the Clean Water Act.
“Pollutants”
Previously opened cans of water and oils based paints are usually not suitable if stored for longer than?
1 year
What are flaking, scaling, and peeling characterized by?
Detachment of pieces of paint.
Flaking is considered ____ pieces
Small
The term scaling (paint) is when pieces average over ___ inch
1/4
Peeling (paint) is when pieces are larger than ___ inch
1
What is bleeding in reference to paint?
When the pervious coat is absorbed into the top coat.
The opening between the jaws of the mooring shackle is?
7”
_____ occurs when a coat of paint detached from an underlying coat of paint in unbroken dome-shaped projections
Blistering
_____ is characterized by the presence of loose powder evolved from the paint film, at or just beneath the surface
Chalking
Calling station has urgent message to transmit concerning safety of ship, aircraft, or person
PAN-PAN (pahn-pahn)
A message concerning the safety of navigation or important weather warnings.
SECURITÈ
How do you say SILENCE FINISHED over the radio?
SEE-LONCE FEE-NEE
How is leeward pronounced in Boat Crew Handbook Seamanship Fundamentals?
Loo-urd
How is Coxswain pronounced in Boat Crew Handbook Seamanship Fundamentals?
COX-un
How is gunwale pronounced in the Boat Crew Handbook Seamanship Fundamentals?
Gun-ul
Who is responsible for administering check rides?
Boat Crew Examining Board (BCEB)
Who designates the Qualification Examining Board chairman?
CO/OIC
IN the absence of the CO/OIC who may process CO/OIC approvals in TMT?
XO/XPO
What are the 5 types of certifications?
Initial Multi-Unit Recertification Interim Temporary duty
Who may temporarily defer qualification tasks?
Co/OIC
Who does TMT notify whenever the system decertifies a member?
CO/OIC
T/F: Members who certify after 01 April and 01 October would be within the last half of the currency cycle and does not need to complete minimum currency for the cycle.
True
When does Reserve currency cycle start?
01 January annually with the exception of PT test (semi-annual)
What is the minimum required hours for reserve currency cycle?
66 hours with a minimum of 17 night hours
Cutters have how many days to enter paper copies into TMT?
30 days
When will a unit receive a notification of STAN/RFO?
45 days prior to visit
When shall units complete unit roster sheet and return to Boat Forces STAN team?
30 days prior to visit
Limitations for vessel above 40FT, seas > 4FT
8 hours
Limitations for vessel less than 40FT, seas > 4FT?
6 hours
Time spent at a sheltered anchorage can extend the maximum underway hours for crew by ___%
50%
Trailering limitations?
350 miles or 8 hours
For post shooting, when do you have to submit a Law Enforcement Situation Report?
24 hours
When do you have to submit a UOF report?
Anything above level 2 and due within 72 hours
OIC pre-board evaluation forms will be forwarded to area/district review board NLT ______ before the area/district OIC review board is supposed to meet.
2 weeks
Area/ District evaluation forms will be forwarded to area/district commanders under 1 cover letter no later than?
1 May and 1 November each year
Results of the OIC review board will go in the members?
PDR
Written results of the OIC review board will be written on what form?
Administrative Remarks, form CG-3307
Who assigns enlisted personnel to OIC positions?
Commander CG PSC-EPM-2
BM’s who have not served afloat or who have not actively maintained certification and coxswain in the past __ years will not normally be assigned OIC afloat.
7 years
Personnel selected for OIC afloat or OCONUS should anticipate attending training __ months prior to assignment
9 months
Who assigns XPO positions?
Commander CG PSC EPM 2
Who has authority to change or manage tour lengths?
Commandant (CG-133)
How long is a cutter’s grace period to update TMT and DA?
30 days
Who appoints the unit Training officer or unit Training petty officer?
XO/XPO
How long should the indoctrination program take for newly reported members?
2 weeks
Who maintains the Cutter Master Training Lists(MTL)?
CG-751
When does ETQC issue orders for schools?
6-8 weeks from class convening dates
When completing mandated training, how long will it take to update to DA and CGBI?
48 hours
Who has authority to decertify individuals attached to the unit?
CO/OIC
What are the 4 types of shipboard certifications?
Initial
Recertification
Interim
TDY
Interim certifications shall not exceed?
60 days
What is the requirement to have an Integrated Training Team (ITT)?
Cutters 210 feet and greater
Who is the designated as the DCTT team leader?
XO/XPO
Who is normally the NSTT team leader?
Operations officer/ Operations Petty Officer
What is the 4 phase process used to run a drill?
PBED- plan, brief, execute, and debrief
Cutters must pass required STR’s with a satisfactory score of?
80%
A safety violation during a OBTT drill will deduct how many points?
21 points
What is the maximum limit for micro-purchasing transactions(MPT)?
$3500 supplies and services
$2500 SCLS statue
$2000 construction
*updated message $10,000 for supplies and services
Who do property custodians report to?
Accountable Property Officers (APO)
What are the methods of marking property?
Stenciling Embossing Engraving Etching Dye marking Labeling
When do you conduct property physical inventories?
Annually
What is considered a temporary transfer in regards to property?
A transfer that takes place for less than 30 days
What is the form for property transfer?
Form 1149
When property is lost, stolen, or damaged what process shall you use for property disposal?
Report of survey, form CG-5269
When is a CG message required for lost or theft of property?
When there’s a permanently assigned serial number and valued at $500
What is the form for excess personal property?
Report of Excess Personal Property, Form CG-4501
What is the form for Report of Abandonment/Destruction Personal Property?
Form CG-5598
Who does the TPO directly work for?
XO/XPO
For helicopter operations what is the “weak link” rated for?
300 pounds of force
For helicopter operations, how long is the trail line and how heavy is weight bag?
105 FT
5 LBS
What course and speed should you make for helo ops?
35°-45° off the port bow
15-30 relative wind speed
How many emergency openings does a MH-60 Jayhawk have?
5 emergency openings
How many emergency openings does the MH-65 Dolphin have?
4 emergency openings
The top ___ to ___ inches at the head of the stokes litter will be above their surface of the water.
18-24
What are the standard sizes of the life rings?
20, 24, and 30 inches
What color is the life rings?
International orange
The floating marker light is designed to operate for a minimum duration of?
36 hours
What is the characteristics of the rescue line throw bag?
70-100 FT
Double braided nylon
500 LBS WLL
At what depth will a category 1 EPIRB be released?
13 FT
Operating temperature of a class 1 PLB?
-40° F to 131° F
Operating temperature of a class 2 PLB?
-4° F to 131° F
If cannot attend command cadre school before departing their current unit when shall members attend this course?
Within 6 months of reporting to their new unit
How many times can personnel fail Underwater Egress Training course?
3 course failures
What date are personnel grandfathered in for Underwater Egress Trainer?
31 December 2017
What certification shall the TPO maintain?
Coxswain on all assigned platforms
When should the training boards conduct meetings to conduct a review of training plan progression?
Quarterly
If TMT is down what shall units maintain?
Paper copies of all training, certifications, and currencies
What are the training limitations for heavy weather?
15 FT seas, 50 KTS wind, 8 FT seas
Different from heavy weather limitations
When shall Surfman attend the Coast Guard’s Instructor Development Course?
Within 6 months of being placed in the Surfman DT billet
Do Surfman have to be graduates of the NMLBS?
Yes
Surfman training limitations for single boat? (Different from actual limitations)
10 FT surf, 50 KTS wind, visibility greater than 1 NM
Surfman training limitations for two boat? (Different from actual limitations)
15 FT surf, 50 KTS wind, visibility greater than 1 NM
Can surf training be conducted at night?
No
Where is the appropriate competency code assigned and entered when a member has met the requirements and are certified?
Direct access (DA)
What are the only 2 certifications auxiliary members can obtain on Coast Guard assets?
Boat crew member and Engineer
Mentors are assigned to trainees by who?
CO/OIC with the consultation of the TPO
What chapter is the Trainee Study Guide for the Qualification System Structure?
Chapter 3
What is chapter 1 of the qualification system structure in BOAT II?
Task Accomplishment Record
What chapter is Qualification Tasks in the Qualification System structure?
Chapter 2
What chapter is to be removed and retained by the trainee in the Qualification System Structure?
Chapter 3 Trainee Study Guide
What does the physical fitness test, test for?
Arm and shoulder strength
Abdominal and trunk strength
When are Ammunition Transaction Reports (ATR) due?
72 hours after firing
